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Psalmi, 49

1. Zborovoði. Sinova Korahovih. Psalam.

1. Magistro chori. Filiorum Core. PSALMUS.

2. Poslušajte ovo, svi narodi, èujte, svi stanovnici zemlje,

2. Audite haec, omnes gentes; auribus percipite, omnes, qui habitatis orbem:

3. vi, djeco puka, i vi, odliènici, bogati i siromašni zajedno!

3. quique humiles et viri nobiles, simul in unum dives et pauper!

4. Moja æe usta zboriti mudrost, i moje srce misli razumne.

4. Os meum loquetur sapientiam, et meditatio cordis mei prudentiam.

5. K pouènoj izreci priklonit æu uho, uz harfu æu izložit' svoju zagonetku.

5. Inclinabo in parabolam aurem meam, aperiam in psalterio aenigma meum.

6. Što da se bojim u danima nesreæe kad me opkoli zloba izdajica

6. Cur timebo in diebus malis, cum iniquitas supplantantium circumdabit me?

7. koji se u blago svoje uzdaju i silnim se hvale bogatstvom?

7. Qui confidunt in virtute sua et in multitudine divitiarum suarum gloriantur.

8. TÓa nitko sebe ne može otkupit' ni za se dati Bogu otkupninu:

8. Etenim seipsum non redimet homo; non dabit Deo propitiationem suam.

9. životu je cijena previsoka, i nikada je neæe platiti

9. Nimium est pretium redemptionis animae eius: ad ultimum deficiet,

10. tko želi živjeti dovijeka i ne vidjeti jamu grobnu.

10. ut vivat usque in finem nec videat interitum.

11. Jer, i mudri umiru, pogiba i luðak i bezumnik: bogatstvo svoje ostavlja drugima.

11. Et videbit sapientes morientes; simul insipiens et stultus peribunt et relinquent alienis divitias suas.

12. Grobovi im kuæe zasvagda, stanovi njihovi od koljena do koljena, sve ako se zemlje nazivale imenima njihovim.

12. Sepulcra eorum domus illorum in aeternum; tabernacula eorum in progeniem et progeniem, etsi vocaverunt nominibus suis terras suas.

13. Èovjek koji nerazumno živi slièan je stoci koja ugiba.

13. Et homo, cum sit in honore, non permanebit; comparatus est iumentis, quae pereunt, et similis factus est illis.

14. Takav je put onih koji se ludo uzdaju, to je konac onih koji uživaju u sreæi:

14. Haec via illorum, quorum fiducia in semetipsis, et finis eorum, qui complacent in ore suo.

15. Poput stada redaju se u Podzemlju, smrt im je pastir, a dobri njima vladaju. Njihova æe lika brzo nestati, Podzemlje æe im biti postojbina.

15. Sicut oves in inferno positi sunt, mors depascet eos; descendent praecipites ad sepulcrum, et figura eorum erit in consumptionem: infernus habitaculum eorum.

16. A moju æe dušu Bog ugrabiti Podzemlju iz pandža i milostivo me primiti.

16. Verumtamen Deus redimet animam meam, de manu inferi vere suscipiet me.

17. Ne boj se ako se tko obogati i ako se poveæa blago doma njegova:

17. Ne timueris, cum dives factus fuerit homo, et cum multiplicata fuerit gloria domus eius,

18. kad umre, ništa neæe ponijeti sa sobom, i blago njegovo neæe s njime siæi.

18. quoniam, cum interierit, non sumet omnia, neque descendet cum eo gloria eius.

19. Ako se u životu držao sretnim - "Govorit æe se da ti je dobro bilo!" -

19. Cum animae suae in vita ipsius benedixerit: “Laudabunt te quod benefecisti tibi”,

20. i on æe doæi u skup otaca svojih, gdje svjetlosti više vidjeti neæe.

20. tamen introibit ad progeniem patrum suorum, qui in aeternum non videbunt lumen.

21. Èovjek koji nerazumno živi slièan je stoci koja ugiba.

21. Homo, cum in honore esset, non intellexit; comparatus est iumentis, quae pereunt, et similis factus est illis.



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Footnotes:

49:1-4 - The psalmist calls all nations to listen to the wisdom and teachings that come from God. This highlights the universality of God's message and the importance of wisdom for human life (see also Proverbs 1:20-23 and James 1:5).

49:5-9 - The fear of death and the futility of wealth are central themes, showing that no man can redeem his life or buy salvation. The psalmist emphasizes that true security is not found in material possessions, but in God (see also Ecclesiastes 5:10-15 and Luke 12:15).

49:10-14 - Death is inevitable for everyone, rich and poor, and material inheritance does not guarantee immortality. The psalm reflects on the transience of life and the certainty of divine judgment (see also Psalm 39:4-5 and Hebrews 9:27).

49:15-20 - Trusting in riches is compared to delusion; the fate of the wicked is destruction. The psalmist emphasizes that true hope must be in God, who can redeem life (see also Psalm 37:35-36 and 1 Timothy 6:17-19).

49:21:00 - The psalmist's wisdom is addressed to the foolish who believe their riches will save them. He warns that true understanding comes from recognizing human frailty in the face of eternity (see also Proverbs 22:1 and Luke 16:19-31).

Verses related to Psalmi, 49:

Psalm 49, from the sons of Korah, reflects on the vanity of riches. What is the true value of life? This wisdom psalm confronts the illusion of security based on material goods. The psalmist exposes the futility of trusting in wealth in the face of the inevitability of death. In contrast, he affirms the hope of the righteous in divine redemption. The text addresses themes of mortality, judgment and eternal life. Psalm 49 offers an eternal perspective on earthly possessions. Ponder with us five biblical passages that deepen the timeless truths of this provocative psalm.

Luke 12:20-21: "However, God said to him: 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded of you. So who will get what you prepared?' This is what happens with those who keep riches for themselves, but are not rich towards God." - This parable of Jesus reflects the theme of Psalm 49 about the futility of trusting in riches.

1 Timothy 6:7: "For we brought nothing into this world and we can take nothing from it." - This verse echoes Psalm 49:17, emphasizing the temporary nature of earthly possessions.

Ecclesiastes 2:18-19: "I began to detest all the things I had striven for under the sun, for I will have to leave them to the one who will come after me. And who knows whether he will be wise or foolish? However, he will have dominion over everything that my labor and wisdom have produced under the sun. This is also absurd." - This reflection of Solomon aligns with the theme of Psalm 49 about the vanity of riches in the face of death.

Mark 8:36-37: "For what good is it for a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul? Or, what could man give in exchange for his soul?" - Jesus' words reflect the theme of Psalm 49 about the relative value of earthly riches compared to eternal life.

James 1:10-11: "But the rich man must be proud of his humiliation, because he will pass away like the flower of the field. For the sun rises with its burning heat and dries up the plant; its flower falls, and the beauty of its appearance disappears. In the same way the rich will wither in the midst of their undertakings." - This passage echoes the theme of Psalm 49 about the transitory nature of wealth and status.

FAQ:

What does Psalm 49 say about the futility of trusting in riches?

Psalm 49 teaches that riches cannot save or guarantee eternal life. Death is inevitable for everyone, rich or poor. (Psalm 49:6-9)

What can we learn about death and the afterlife from Psalm 49?

Psalm 49 teaches that although death takes all, God can redeem the soul of the righteous from the grave, promising eternal life. (Psalm 49:15)

How is God's wisdom contrasted with human foolishness in Psalm 49?

Psalm 49 contrasts divine wisdom, which offers eternal salvation, with the human folly of trusting in riches or status. (Psalm 49:10-13)

What does it mean that "the righteous will rule over the wicked" in Psalm 49?

It means that in the end, God will bring justice and the righteous will prevail, while the wicked will lose their inheritance. (Psalm 49:14-15)

What is the main message of Psalm 49?

The main message of Psalm 49 is that riches are not the key to salvation, and true security comes from trusting in God, who offers eternal redemption.


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